Technology projects at IRT

Essence is an emergency response system that enables seniors to live independently in and around their home. It utilises motion sensor monitoring to provide customers with seamless health monitoring and emergency response 24/7. 

To give carers and family more peace of mind, you can also access the Family app to view a daily activity report, receive notifications of activities outside of set parameters, and receive information during an emergency.

The Essence range is available to all IRT residents and customers. 

The Essence range uses a base unit, pendant and sensors to monitor the customer’s motion. Services range from emergency alerting to a professional home care solution which constantly learns and adapts to customers’ daily behaviour.

It’s highly customisable, enables the right response at the right time, and sends real time notifications and alerts. The product doesn’t need a phone line or internet connection.

When an emergency call is activated, the call centre will respond to assess the issue and correct response. A little help from a neighbour or family member is all that may be needed, which the call centre can arrange using the contact details that have been provided. In the case that an ambulance is deployed the call centre will notify emergency services of your medical history and any medication needed, while en route to your property.

IRT is currently trialling four Essence products:

1. Essence PERS (Personal Emergency Response System) – Emergency response base unit with a wearable pendant.
2. Essence Family – Includes the basic PERS system plus extra sensors and a Family app. This product allows family members to set rules for notifications and alerts. For example, you can choose to be notified if your loved one doesn’t get out of bed by 10am.  The sensors can be placed on toilet seats, doors, medicine cabinets, fridges and more.
3. Emergency Pendant Active – Essence now offers you the freedom to be protected whilst you are out of your home. The Emergency Pendant Active (EPA) can be worn as a necklace or wrist watch. The EPA pairs with your mobile phone when leaving the home to offer the ability to raise an emergency alarm anywhere you have mobile phone reception. The EPA also features fall detection and will notify emergency services to your location within 5 metres.